Responsibilities

• Oversee, train and mentor Associate Negotiators
• Negotiate and purchase media across all channels (preferred experience across both Linear and Digital)
• Maintain current knowledge of marketplace conditions through network meetings and trade publications
• Project delivery for inventory against relevant target demographics
• Steward media schedules adhering to each client’s buying guidelines
• Help oversee timeline and execution of added value opportunities
• Maintain confirmation of purchase, schedules, budgets, and reconciliation of network billing
• Monitor performance of buys using current rating information. Secure makegoods and/or audience deficiency units for under-delivery
• Contribute to post-analysis reports
• Meet all due dates for buys, post analyses, and assigned projects; help team set up project deadlines to achieve all timelines

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising or related field
• 1+ years of experience working in a national media investment buying environment
• Experience negotiating and stewarding both Linear and Digital buys
• Strong negotiating and presenting skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Media Ocean software (DDS, MBOX, Prisma) preferred

Preferred

• Agency experience highly preferred.
• Experience with Media Ocean software (DDS, MBOX, Prisma) preferred.

Benefits

• medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.